Attractions near Chiselborough
East Lambrook Manor Gardens (3 Miles)*
These internationally famous Grade 1 listed gardens were the inspiration of Margery Fish who was the undisputed 'Leading Lady of Gardening' from the 1950's until her death in 1969.
Muchelney Abbey (6 Miles)*
Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors.
Horn Park Gardens (8 Miles)*
The large and beautiful gardens, in a unique position and with magnificent views to the sea, surround the house built in 1910 by a pupil of Lutyens
Beaminster Museum (8 Miles)*
Beaminster Museum is a local history museum covering Beaminster and the surrounding villages. Its collection covers past local families of importance, past local trades and schools and a fine collection of agricultural tools.
Forde Abbey and Gardens (9 Miles)*
Founded in 1146, Forde Abbey was one of the most significant Cistercian monasteries in England during the four centuries that separated the reign of King Stephen from the Reformation.
Sherborne Museum (10 Miles)*
Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history: the Abbey, Sherborne School, the Almshouse, the Conduit and the Old Church House.
Sherborne Old Castle (11 Miles)*
Built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury in the 12th century as a strongly defended palace, Sherborne Old Castle became a powerful Royalist base during the Civil War.
Sherborne Castle (11 Miles)*
The present Sherborne Castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and has been the Stately Home of the Digby family since 1617.
Minterne Gardens (13 Miles)*
The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams.
Glastonbury Abbey (14 Miles)*
The Abbey is set in 36 acres of beautifully peaceful parkland in the centre of the ancient market town of Glastonbury. It is traditionally the first Christian Sanctuary in Great Britain,
Abbotsbury Childrens Farm (19 Miles)*
The Children's Farm is a great place for under 11s to cuddle guinea pigs, ride ponies, race toy tractors and play in sand pits.
Abbotsbury Swannery (19 Miles)*
For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods.
The Keep Military Museum (20 Miles)*
A modern military museum which uses touch screen computers and creative displays to tell the stories of courage, humour, tradition and sacrifice of those who served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for over 300 years.
Dorset County Museum (20 Miles)*
The Museum is housed in a beautiful, gothic-style building, which dates from 1881. It houses an array of fascinating galleries, dealing with a wide range of subjects from the natural sciences and geology to art, history and literature.
Wookey Hole Caves (20 Miles)*
Revamped, restored and totally remarkable, Britain's Oldest Tourist Attraction is bursting onto the holiday scene in an explosive mix of History, Mystery and Fun
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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